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The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Since allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World's government earlier this year, morale and trust have deteriorated, the governing district has been politicized and cronyism permeates the organization, according to many employees who have departed in recent months. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

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Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
By MIKE SCHNEIDER - Associated Press
Mon,11/06/23-10:06AM , 61 Reads
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Morale and trust within the Walt Disney World government has deteriorated since allies of Florida Gov.
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Fireworks launch over Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Sept. 30, 2021. For Disney fans, Halloween is among the most desirable (and expensive) times to visit its theme parks. That’s largely due to the after-hours parties: the Oogie Boogie Bash in California and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Florida. Disney Halloween parties are held on select nights starting as early as August and can cost up to about $210 per person. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, file)

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Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for 'disfavored' views
By MIKE SCHNEIDER - Associated Press
Mon,10/30/23-4:08PM , 61 Reads
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Florida Gov.
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Jakob Howell, left, and Matt Brown load boxes belonging to Joyce and Anil Lilly into a moving truck, Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in The Bronx borough of New York. The number of former Californians who became new Texans dropped slightly last year, and some of that slack was picked up by Florida which saw its share of ex-Californians grow, according to new state-to-state migration figures released Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

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Fewer Californians are moving to Texas, but more are going to Florida and Arizona
By MIKE SCHNEIDER - Associated Press
Thu,10/19/23-11:56AM , 67 Reads
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The number of former Californians who became Texans dropped slightly last year, but some of that slack was picked up by Arizona and Florida, which saw their tallies of ex-Californians grow, according to new state-to-state migration figures released Thursday.
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Crowds fill Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Oct. 1, 2021. Facing backlash, Walt Disney World’s governing district will pay a stipend to employees whose free passes and discounts to the theme park resort were eliminated under a policy made by a new district administrator and board members who are allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

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Disney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
By MIKE SCHNEIDER - Associated Press
Tue,10/17/23-11:10AM , 61 Reads
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